Question

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• Discuss one of type of x-ray radiation.
  • Tell us about x-rays you have had and how you were protected from scatter radiation.

Answer 1

1)X rays are form of electromagnetic radiation that comes from x ray procedure. The x rays have higher energy that can penetrate into the organ or tissues. The types of X-rays includes KUB (Kidney ureter and bladder), Computer tomography, lung X-rays and chest X-ray.

Abdominal xray is done to assess the abnormality in o detect any foreign bodies.organs located in the abdominal cavity. The common conditions diagnoses under abdominal X-ray includes: Calculi, intestinal obstruction, hernia,perforation, to detect any foreign bodies and to evaluate the underlying source of pain. There is no special pre procedural list for patient undergoing abdominal X-ray. Basic preparation includes removal of all jewelry, dental prosthesis, eye glasses,metal objects worn by the patient. Dense bone absorbs most of the radiation so it appears white on the x ray, soft tissues show in shades of gray and air appears black.

2) Scatter radiation refers to secondary radiation when the beam scatters away from the body. Wearing armor shields helps to protect health workers from scatter radiation. Lead garments includes apron, gloves and wearing LED batches helps to detect the amount of radiation intensity. Radiation exposure results in cell mutations and increases the risk of cancer.